Since 1946, hundreds of players have donned the Knicks’ orange and blue. Some have faded into obscurity, while others have left an indelible mark on our memories in their Knicks uniform. While there is no debate about who wore #33 or #19 best, there are endless disagreements amongst Knicks fans, most likely rooted in the era of their youth, over which Knick wore it best. Who truly owns #3? Starks or Marbury? And what about #15, retired for both Earl Monroe and Dick McGuire?
Let the debates commence. As we embark on a new segment here at P&T, it’s fitting to begin with #1.